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• Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer and Keith Urban performed a tribute to Bo Diddley at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, in Los Angeles.Rolling Stone: Stevie Wonder, Bo Diddley Tribute Added to Grammys Performers (January 6, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Performed at the 51st Grammy Awards
  2. Location: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
  3. Telecast: February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
  4. Keith Urban is a two-time Grammy winner, this year he is nominated for Best Country Collaboration with VocalsCMT.com: Keith Urban Joins Grammy Show in Bo Diddley Tribute (January 5, 2009)

• Other Performers

  Previously announced Grammy performers include Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, U2, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Adele, Kid Rock, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and a tribute to the Four Tops by Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx.

• Bo Diddley Facts

  1. Genre: Blues, Rock n' Roll
  2. Full name: Ellas Otha Bates
  3. Born: December 30, 1928
  4. Died: June 2, 2008
  5. Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi
  6. Moved to Chicago when he was 7
  7. Nickname: "The Originator"
  8. Years active: 1951 - 2008
  9. Played a rhythmic pattern known as the "Bo Diddley beat"Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  10. Inspired by John Lee HookerRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  11. Performed on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1955Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  12. Was an inventorRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  13. Designed his signature "cigar box" guitar in 1958Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  14. Also invented a tremolo effect pedal for his guitarRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  15. Opened for The Clash on a 1979 tourRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
  16. Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley

  
  

  
  

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